Childminder in Norfolk

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 July 2015 7 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder understands her responsibility to meet the legal requirements. She reflects on her practice and this is embedded into her self-evaluation. This effectively supports her commitment to continuous improvement and the provision of a good quality care and learning experience for all children.  The childminder demonstrates exceptionally good partnerships with parents. She actively encourages them to continue to share what they know about their child. This supports parents well, to remain involved in their children's learning and contribute to planning for their further progress.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides good quality teaching. She observes children as they play and provides a varied range of activities that reflect their interests and support their continuing progress.  Children's speech and language skills are promoted well by the childminder. She

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This provision is good

actively listens to what they say and encourages them in conversation.  The childminder is a good role model. Children are very well behaved and respond well to the childminder's high expectations. They readily take turns when playing games together and treat each other with kindness and consideration.  Children feel safe in this welcoming and friendly childminding setting. They develop close emotional attachments to the childminder, seeking her out for reassurance and support when they are uncertain.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered the planning of activities to support the learning of children who prefer to be outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enrich the opportunities to support children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and the kitchen.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and records.  The inspector reviewed a planned, adult-led activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, qualifications of the childminder and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents and children's comments.

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who attend. This is good

Children are supported well to be ready for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to nursery or school. The childminder finds out about children's starting points, through her discussions with parents. She gets to know the children very well and identifies the next steps in their learning. From these, she plans and provides activities that children enjoy. She tracks children's progress, ensuring that gaps in learning are identified and managed. The childminder is actively engaged in children's play and skilfully extends activities to promote challenge. For example, when playing with musical instruments the childminder uses numbers with the children. They ask her to count to three and when she reaches it they crash their cymbals. The childminder links this to previous experiences at sessions in the library. Children enjoy books and understand that print carries meaning. Children recall familiar stories.

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good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She treats them with genuine warmth and regard. Older children state that they, 'Like to come here so I can see my childminder everyday'. They say that they find her, 'Kind and very helpful'. Children who do not separate readily from their main carer are comforted and guided into activities that they enjoy. Children have access to a wide range of toys and resources. They choose what they want to play with, supporting their independence and sense of belonging. The childminder reminds children to put one toy away before bringing out another to prevent trips and falls. The indoor resources are highly stimulating. Outdoor play is encouraged to promote children's physical development. The childminder has encouraged children to express their thoughts and ideas before carrying out recent renovation of the garden and work is not yet complete. However, she has not considered the planning activities to support those

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good

children who prefer to learn outdoors. Children's health needs are met and they manage their personal hygiene, in relation to their stage of development.

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provision is good

The well-qualified childminder monitors and supports children's achievements effectively. She is committed to her own professional development, to continue to improve the good quality of care and education for all children. The childminder supports children's emotional and physical well-being effectively. She attends training in child protection, to ensure she knows the procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child. The childminder monitors the quality of her practice. Written testimonials from parents demonstrate the strong partnerships she builds with them and the high regard they have for her. Parents value her patient, kind and considerate manner and appreciate her flexibility to meet their changing childcare needs. They welcome the excellent communication that she maintains with them. The childminder has established good partnerships with others who provide care and learning for the children. This ensures an

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provision is good

effective two-way flow of information to support children's continuing progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256249 Local authority Norfolk Inspection number 867002 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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